"A significant impact:' Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels voucher program for low-income seniors begins
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is opening its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program -- an initiative that provides eligible…
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Tri-Cities Pride Festival returns to Pasco with a week full of inclusive festivities
PASCO, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Pride Festival is returning with a week full of events centered around this year's theme, “V.I.S.I.B.L.E,” which is meant to empower people of all backgrounds through inclusivity and empowerment. Held in Volunteer Park, the family-friendly…
Tour the B Reactor again starting Memorial Day Weekend!
HANFORD, Wash. -- After a nearly two year hiatus, B Reactor Tours at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park will resume on Memorial Day weekend. The tours…
New state grant allows Benton County drug possession convictions to be expunged off of record
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. -- If you have a controlled substance possession conviction from Benton County, a new Washington state grant will help…
As formula shortage continues, Tri-Cities lactation counselor supports families
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- "Everyone, just breastfeed! Well, we needed that support a long time ago," Susan Brady, a Lactation Counselor in the Tri-Cities said. It's the…
Fleet of classic cars visits Yakima County during tour of the Pacific Northwest
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Have you ever wanted to see an antique Model A car up close and personal? This weekend is your chance as the Model A Touring Club plans a visit to the Central Washington Agricultural Museum…
GoFundMe campaign raises funds for Grant County man's funeral following tragic crash
QUINCY, Wash. — In mourning the loss of a beloved father and husband who passed in a vehicle collision in Grant County, a family has turned to its community to ask for help covering the costs of his funeral. On…
Calling all artists! Your art could be displayed on a Kennewick traffic utility box
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The City of Kennewick is looking for artists across the Pacific Northwest to submit art proposals. The propositions are…
Kennewick Irrigation District declares emergency as thousands are unable to access irrigation water
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- If you haven't been able to access your irrigation water lately, don't worry -- you're not alone. Currently, about 1,500 of the…
Missing woman and her two dogs were stranded in remote stretch of Kennewick for days
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Three days after her car broke down in an isolated stretch of Benton County, a woman and her two pet dogs were saved once a mountain bicyclist heard her cries for help. According to the Kennewick…
Hop Country Music Festival—Central Washington's next big draw—benefits Yakima's youth athletics
YAKIMA, Wash. — On its way to Central Washington this September is the Hop Country Music Festival, a brand new concert event series that will benefit young athletes from the region. As recently announced by event coordinators, Chinook Fest has…
Judge dismisses Hanford, PNNL lawsuit aiming to stop COVID-19 vaccine mandates
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aiming to stop the COVID-19 vaccine mandates filed last November on behalf of hundreds of Hanford and…
Kennewick car prowler caught in the parking lot of Kamiakin High School
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A male suspect was brought into custody on Monday morning after a School Resource Officer observed him prowling through cars in the student parking lot at Kamiakin High School. According to a social media alert from the…
La Grande man falls 150 feet off cliff; Life flighted to trauma center
UNION CO., Ore. -- Union County Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a distress call after a La Grande man fell around 150 feet off a cliff. According to SAR, the man was climbing a rock outcropping Merry-Go-Round Road on…
Coroner identifies Tri-Cities man who died while crossing Pasco train tracks
UPDATE at 1:00 p.m. on May 17: The Franklin County Coroner has identified the man who died Sunday after attempting to cross Pasco train tracks as 40-year-old Nathan Murphy. Officials say his next of kin has been notified and that…
Sixth annual HeART of Healing fundraiser supports grieving Tri-Cities children
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Chaplaincy Health Care is hosting the sixth annual HeART of Healing benefit auction to raise funds for children and teenagers in…
Black Rock Coffee Bar kicks off fundraiser aimed at benefitting Tri-Cities schools
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Here's your chance to get your daily dose of caffeine while helping out a good cause that benefits students across…
New book vending machine at Pasco elementary school aims to promote reading
PASCO, Wash. -- A new book vending machine installed at Maya Angelou Elementary in Pasco is inspiring hundreds of children to…
River of Fire Festival returns to Columbia Park with fresh attractions
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Each year, community members from across the bi-county region gather along the Columbia River and its many parks to watch stunning fireworks displays on the Fourth of July. The most prominent of the bunch—the River of Fire…
Ben Franklin Transit allows Tri-Cities youth to ride the bus for free through this summer
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Between public demand, summer travel, and a budgetary boost thanks to state legislation, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) has decided to launch the "Youth Ride Free" program that will welcome all riders age 18 and younger to ride…
Prosser porch pirates caught after running from Benton County law enforcement
PROSSER, Wash. — Two accused thieves observed stealing packages from the driveway of a Benton County residence were brought into custody after the Sheriff's Office turned to community members for help identifying and tracking them down. According to a social…
"Terrifying and frustrating:' Richland family sees effects of nationwide baby formula shortage
RICHLAND, Wash. -- MacKenzie Jaehnert came into the world three months early, weighing only about two pounds. To her parents, Emily and Mac, she…
Judge rules recall can proceed against three Richland School Board members
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A Benton County Judge has ruled that a recall petition filed against three Richland School District Board Members meets the Washington…
Yakima high schooler wins congressional art competition with MMIW painting
YAKIMA, Wash. — Each year, up-and-coming artists from Central Washington submit their greatest work for a chance at having it featured in the halls of the U.S. Capitol. This year, a young woman from A.C. Davis High School in Yakima…
